I went to the gym six days out of seven this week. For at least one hour each time. I did 30-40 minutes of intense cardio and weight training every day. I took a pilates class. I ate healthy food and kept a food diary showing as much.
I did not lose a SINGLE FUCKING OUNCE.
Not even water weight?
The first person who tells me I “just gained muscle!” gets a smack.
I am going to try very hard now not to get depressed and discouraged and just, I dunno, keep going to the gym, even though it really feels like I just wasted a week of working hard for absolutely no result.
And no, I don’t look any different either. WTF.
Are you working with a trainer at all? I mean maybe not every work out, but at least once a month.
Your body takes time to react to the exercise. It will eventually see that you’re subjecting it to new requirements and react accordingly. Be patient.
I hope you’re right. I’m definitely not giving up.
Right now I’m just going to assume that my “monthly” “female” “issues” maybe have contributed to water retention of some kind…
Also last time I did this it was full-on summer, and I think my body might hold on more tightly to fat cells in winter or something. Yeah, that’s the ticket!
Echoing the previous comment – I know during my sporadic gym sprees, it takes a couple of weeks (2 or 3 at least) before I get any sort of results. Aside from horrific soreness after returning to activity after months of sedentariness.
just wait till next week, and you WILL see results…
And don’t get depressed, and don’t ever stop posting — your journal is lovely!
xoxoxo
THANK YOU KAREN! I am deeply envious of your trip to Paris. I want to go. I want to take a French class and brush up on my rusty French!
Full disclosure though, I have been to France twice… and to Europe thrice, so don’t mind my whining! It’s just that I only got a few hours in Paris, not even a whole day, waaah.
I am going to put that silly scale out of my mind next week, and in fact will get my body composition tested at my gym, really the only way to get a straight answer anyway.
What you need is to have sex with me. Most people don’t realize how much vomit and shame weight they carry.
dude
You must CHILL. Relax, all that stress over your results will make you fatter!
1. You will not see changes in ONE WEEK. Come on. Be patient. You didn’t waste anything, you are moving towards your goal.
2. Don’t give up. DONT BE SO NEGATIVE.
3. Count calories. Measure and weight your food to know exactly how much you are eating. If you’re not then you might be eating too much OR TOO LITTLE. Its not just about what you eat, but how much of it. If you are counting, then see no. 1.
4. See a personal trainer to make sure you are doing your weights correctly. Are you lifting heavy enough so that its really tough by the end?
5. Dont worry. Enjoy your time in the gym, its not all hard work is it? Find something you like about it.
Re: dude
Thanks Shan. Did you get the birthday card I emailed? I hope it didn’t get spamified. If not, HAPPY BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY!
I have never counted calories in my life, so that is new to me. Doesnt the back of tha book have a guide or something?
Yeah, I think I am challenging myself with the weights. But I will do what you said and not do weights as much every week.
The good news is that I do have more energy and feel good !
Re: dude
Thank-You! But no I didnt get any e-card, not even in the spam folder…
Chapter 6 goes over formulas and calories and whatnot. I tell you what, I never ever counted calories before either but it worked for me big time. It is very hard at first, but it gets easier. It makes a big difference, trust me. I used a web site to track my calories (that had a UK food db).
Also I can go into more detail with the weight routine, the BFL plan is very good, you will see results.
oh also…
oh AND.
Why do weights AND cardio every day? Sounds like overkill. I know you want to do everything all at once but if you want to lose weight you need to concentrate on those things that will help you achieve that, and maybe put things like pilates on hold. I would limit cardio to five times a week and weights three times, although depending on what muscles you are working each workout it would vary. Aim to hit each muscle once every 4 to 5 days.
The other thing is, it’s hard to lose the last fifteen pounds. If you had 80 pounds to lose, you might see the loss of a couple after the first week. You probably did lose some fraction of an ounce.
patience and perseverance. don’t give up, keep challenging yourself and it will pay off in the end.
gambatte!
workout wisdom
1. qualified trainer who really knows what she is doing to help with balance,diet,exercise, vitamins, SLEEP. I agree cardio and weights on the same day may be too much (I take branch chain amino acids after I lift weights) Warm up with some cardio, but save the high intensity for another day (3 times a week for and hour or 6 times a week for 30 minutes).Don’t worry about the scale look at how your clothes feel, it won’t happen in a week. Love, Mom